Sacramento State continues to look toward the future with the continued vision of the five-campus imperatives: Student Success, Philanthropy, Diversity and Inclusion, Public Safety, and Community Engagement.
During one of the most challenging times for restaurants and small businesses in history, Zócalo Restaurants’ commitment to the community and supporting the efforts of Sacramento State students has never faded. Noe Hernandez, CFO of Zócalo Restaurants, shares why it is essential to keep the vision of philanthropy alive and support students as they become the leaders of tomorrow. Hernandez, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program at Sacramento State, expresses his passion for this partnership.
“One of our core values is Mexican hospitality, and what that means as well, is service to our customers, to our employees, and our community. Serving our community also helps empower the next generation of leaders, and that is why this partnership with Sac State is so important to us,” Hernandez, CFO.
Zócalo has been part of the ever-growing scholarship fund for the popular Feria de Educación that happens annually. Over the last two years, Zócalo has contributed to awarding more than fifteen $1000 scholarships to our students at Sacramento State. “Not only did the sponsors give me the financial means to continue with my studies, but they also gave me the confidence I needed to surpass the financial obstacles that I am facing as a student," Brenda Lopez Romero '22. In these trying times, our students seek financial support more than ever, and partnerships like the one with Zócalo will allow our students to continue with their educational goals.
Hernandez says, “I never saw myself as a restaurant manager, I always saw myself as a business owner or entrepreneur, and I think giving other students that opportunity to see themselves as something more than they dreamed is important to me.”
Thank you to Zócalo and the staff that helped get all the scholarships out to our students so that they are able to achieve their dreams.
Enjoy this wonderful message from the CFO of Zócalo, Noe Hernandez congratulates our students who received the scholarships.
Written by Luis Kischmischian, Division Lead Marketing & Communications